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Chemical and Materials Industry
Renting clothes could be the future of fashion
The rise of rental clothing outlets could mean a decline in waste and a more sustainable fashion industry.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Antarctic seas are full of life and now we are able to identify them
New research is allowing scientists to map previously unseen species living in the Antarctic depths.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
The oceans are still a great untouched wilderness, right? Wrong
A new map shows our impact on the oceans.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Why smart policies are key to solving the world’s clean water problems
Despite promising technological advances, governance must be at the forefront of real change in global water security.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
There’s a new market cropping up for venture capitalists: data-loving farmers
Farm management software is set to soon be a $1.6 billion market in the US alone.
Water
Clean water for all is still centuries away, according to WaterAid
Despite global progress, nearly a billion people still lack clean drinking water.
India
Why Bangalore might have to turn its back on technology to solve its water woes
Community projects are playing an increasing role in helping residents of Bangalore find a secure and sustainable water supply.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
The world's water economy stands on a knife edge
Experts are desperately trying to find a sustainable solution to the world's water shortage.
Water
Rivers cover a lot more of the Earth than we originally thought. Here's why that matters
Freshwater contributes a sizeable amount of greenhouse gases to our environment.
Water
Moroccan women are catching fog to solve the water crisis
A project on Mount Boutmezguida is using specially designed nets to pull drinking water from clouds of fog.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Europe's river life hits a barrier every 1km. And it's our fault
A new database reveals the human impact on aquatic wildlife.
Global Health
Without power or plumbing, this new toilet answer our sanitation needs
A polymer membrane allows the change:WATER toilet to evaporate 95% of the moisture in sewage
Climate Change
Introducing EarthTime: animations which show how our planet is changing
From deforestation to pandemics, this new tool visualizes planet-scale changes – aiming to bring the discussion about how we treat our home into sharp focus.
Climate Change
This online tool shows how we, and our planet, are changing
From deforestation to sea-level rises, click on any location in the world and see how it has evolved since 1984.
Circular Economy
We can turn our wastewater into a valuable resource
80% of global wastewater is released into the environment without adequate treatment.